Living in Rosa, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rosa · Census data 2020–2024
Rosa has 777 residents with a median age of 61.1. The median rent is $775/month.
Rosa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rosa at a glance
- Population
- 777
- Median age
- 61.1State: 39.3
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 93.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.5%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Rosa a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rosa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rosa the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,734 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Rosa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 330
- Owner-occupied
- 93.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.3%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.43
Rosa demographics
- Population
- 777
- Median age
- 61.1
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 42.9%
- Households
- 320
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rosa ›
Education in Rosa
5.5% of adults 25 and older in Rosa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rosa
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 88.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Rosa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa | 777 | — | — | $775 |
| Oneonta | 6,971 | $53,980 | $221,000 | $638 |
| Cleveland | 1,182 | $71,328 | $165,600 | $986 |
| Allgood | 759 | $73,750 | $104,600 | $816 |
| Nectar | 460 | $51,979 | $168,300 | $1,196 |
| Susan Moore | 1,336 | $84,554 | $119,600 | $917 |
| Blountsville | 1,648 | $48,182 | $130,800 | $924 |
| Highland Lake | 503 | $71,563 | $285,500 | — |
| Snead | 1,247 | $48,509 | $175,200 | $631 |
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How much is rent in Rosa?
The median gross rent in Rosa is $775 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Rosa, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Rosa?
The median age in Rosa is 61.1 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Rosa?
The average commute to work in Rosa is 36 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rosa?
The unemployment rate in Rosa is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rosa?
5.5% of adults in Rosa have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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